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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.59, 8,040.17 and 2,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.59, 8,040.17 and 2,763.35 is: 4,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.59 : 8,040.17 = 2,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.59/8,040.17 = 2,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.59x = 8,040.17 × 2,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.59x = 22,217,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,763.57/5,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.20

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